Good morning, Flint.

The YWCA of Greater Flint hosted its annual Circle Lunch Fundraiser today to raise funds for survivors of domestic and sexual assault.

The event stressed education and advocacy and last year helped more than 2,500 survivors with PPO orders and safe housing.

Local volunteers in Genesee County planted trees at Broome Park to celebrate Arbor Day 2025, rain or shine—dozens joined representatives from the Genesee Conservation District in this annual event.

Two Flint police officers provided lifesaving CPR last week when they drove to the scene after a dispatch call about a woman giving birth in a car.

Officer Wells removed the unresponsive, premature baby from tangled pajama pants and began rescue breaths—paramedics soon arrived and the baby is now being treated in the NICU.

Creative Cafe in Flint will celebrate its first anniversary with a party scheduled for 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. on May 3.

The event will showcase the cafe's year of service to the local community.

Juan’s Taqueria opens today in Lennon at 11941 E.

Corunna Road, offering authentic Mexican street food with birria tacos served with consommé, grilled shrimp tacos with chipotle sauce and tortas with steak, chicken or birria—realizing owner Juan Vizcarra’s dream as he launches this venture with his wife Donna.

About 40 Mott Community College community members met on April 24 at the Michigan Education Association Flint Office to express worries about the board's secretive process in hiring a new permanent president.

The board will meet on April 28 to consider offering interim president Shaunda Richardson-Snell a three-year contract—an option that has raised concerns over her lack of higher education experience and a reported conflict of interest.

On April 25, residents gathered at UAW Local 659 to mark the 11th anniversary of the water crisis and demand accountability from local officials such as Tonya Burns and Jerri Winfrey-Carter—reflecting ongoing concerns over water safety and health.

Attendees shared personal struggles with lead exposure and contested the slow progress on settlement funds—calling for clearer action and support for those still affected.

Flint residents attended a town hall meeting to mark 11 years since the water crisis began and demand more action—community members said that while lead service lines are being replaced, unresolved lawsuits, missing distribution mains, and damaged home plumbing still force many to rely on bottled water and pay high bills.

Mid-Michigan welcomes warm weather with several trails for walking and biking.

A 5-kilometer route at For-Mar Nature Preserve in Flint and a 30-mile Pere Marquette Rail-Trail linking Midland to near Clare offer local outdoor enthusiasts a fresh way to stay active.

iLuminate Show

8-9 p.m. — FIM Whiting Auditorium — Family-friendly event — Experience a stunning fusion of technology and dance with dazzling LED suits and energetic music.

Giovannie & The Hired Guns Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — Must be 18 or older to attend — Experience high-energy live music from Giovannie and the Hired Guns.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration

12-8 p.m. — Brush Park — Free entry — Celebrate culture and community with food, entertainment, and family activities honoring Cinco de Mayo.

Halocene Concert

6 PM – 12 AM — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — Ticket prices vary — Experience Halocene's energetic performance alongside Fame On Fire and Archetypes Collide.

Black Violin Concert

7-10 p.m. — FIM Capitol Theatre — Last-minute tickets available — Experience the unique sounds of Black Violin blending classical and hip-hop music.

Billy Gunther & The Midwest Riders Live Performance

6-10 p.m. — Davison Eagles City of Flags Aerie 3589 — Cost varies — Experience the energetic performance of the Midwest Riders, known for their passionate music since 2019.